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2. 2. The Excellence Initiative = Инициатива по поддержке Совершенства A common initiative of the German Federal Government and States (Länder) Objectives Promote top-level research Improve the quality of German universities and research institutions Increase Germany´s international competitiveness Sharpen the profile of the key players in academia and research Financial Background 1.9 billion euros is spent for institutions of higher education in the period from 2006 until now

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2.3. Strategy for the Internationalisation of Science and Research = Стратегия по интернационализации науки и исследования The strategy pursues four main goals: 1. Strengthening research cooperation with global leaders 2. International exploitation of innovation potentials 3. Intensifying the cooperation with developing countries in education, research and development on a long-term basis 4. Assuming international responsibility and mastering global challenges

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3.1. Internet portal Central information platform about Research in Germany German research landscape Regions and topics in focus Practical hints for research stays in Germany (FAQs) Funding programmes Web catalogue with more than 250 annotated links Online-Newsletter News and events

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3.2. публикации Image Brochures Discover how you can realise your Ideas in the Land of Ideas Welcome to Nanotech Germany (Nanotechnology) Keeping the Blue Planet Green (Environmental Technology) Информациенные буклеты FAQs – Preparing your research stay German Research Institutions at a Glance German Funding Programmes in Science and Research Newsletter (bimonthly)